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Quick Lessons from the Catechism: The Son of God Became Man – The Incarnation

By Tom Perna on September 22, 2015 • ( 2 Comments )

Last night, at the parish, during the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), our Pastor, Fr. Will Schmid taught on The Incarnation of Jesus Christ – True God and True Man. […]

“Mondays with Mary” – Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, the Patroness of Cuba

By Tom Perna on September 21, 2015 • ( 4 Comments )

With the Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis to Cuba over the last couple of days, I thought I would reflect on part of Pope St. John Paul II’s Apostolic Journey that he […]

Quick Lessons from the Catechism: ‘Conceived by the Holy Spirit and Born of the Virgin Mary’

By Tom Perna on September 17, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

Last week, my first book was published through Emmaus Road Publishing, the newly minted publishing arm of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. The title of the book is Understanding Catholic […]

“Mondays with Mary” – Mary Under the Cross

By Tom Perna on September 14, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

With today being the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, in both the East and West, I found it fitting to provide you with the previous “Mondays with Mary” that […]

The Message from Pope St. John Paul II on September 12, 2001

By Tom Perna on September 11, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Today here in the United States, we remember the day of September 11, 2001, a day that I will never forget. I will never forget where I was, what I was doing, […]

My First Published Book – Understanding Catholic Teaching on the Blessed Virgin Mary

By Tom Perna on September 8, 2015 • ( 9 Comments )

One year ago, I sent in the first manuscript I had ever written to Emmaus Road Publishing (now part of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology) on the Four Marian Dogmas […]

“Mondays with Mary” – ‘12 Principal Virtues of the Wondrous Childhood of the Blessed Virgin’

By Tom Perna on September 7, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Tomorrow in the Catholic Church, September 8, we commemorate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Birth of the Theotokos in the East). A glorious day that focuses on the birth of […]

“Mondays with Mary” – The Burial of Our Lord, and the Loneliness of the Blessed Virgin

By Tom Perna on August 31, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Today, we conclude the seven-week examination of The Seven Sorrows of Our Lady. For the past six weeks, I have focused on explaining these sorrows, which are meditated upon in the Mater […]

The Life of Saint Augustine Through the Words of Pope Benedict XVI

By Tom Perna on August 28, 2015 • ( 5 Comments )

Today, in the Western lung of the Catholic Church, we celebrate the great African Doctor – Saint Augustine of Hippo. Eloquent in his life and his words, the Church dons him the […]

“Mondays with Mary”: The Descent from the Cross, and Jesus in the Arms of His Most Blessed Mother

By Tom Perna on August 24, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

Continuing with our examination of the Seven Sorrows of Mary, which are meditated in the Rosary of the Mater Dolorosa, today we discuss The Descent from the Cross, and Jesus in the […]

“Which Title of Mary Will You Identify With the Most?”

By Tom Perna on August 21, 2015 • ( 8 Comments )

Here is a fun quiz for you on this Friday over on CatholicLink by Becky Roach – Which Title of Mary Will You Identify With the Most?  After you have taken the […]

Quick Lessons from the Catechism: The Obedience of Faith

By Tom Perna on August 19, 2015 • ( 2 Comments )

Recently I was on the Internet reading different blog posts from fellow Catholic bloggers, when I came upon a comment at the bottom of a blog post from someone who said they […]

5 Quick Points About St. Helena

By Tom Perna on August 18, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Today, in the Latin lung of the Catholic Church, we celebrate the memorial of St. Helena or Helen. Here are 5 quick points about her life – 1. Mother of Constantine the […]

“Mondays with Mary” – The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ and Mary at the Foot of the Cross

By Tom Perna on August 17, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Continuing with our examination of the Seven Sorrows of Mary, which are meditated in the Rosary of the Mater Dolorosa, today we discuss The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ […]

“Mondays with Mary” – The Encounter of Jesus with His Blessed Mother as He Carries the Cross

By Tom Perna on August 10, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Continuing with our examination of the Seven Sorrows of Mary, which are meditated in the Rosary of the Mater Dolorosa, today we discuss The Encounter of Jesus with His Blessed Mother as […]

7 Quotes from St. John Vianney on the Sanctification of Daily Life

By Tom Perna on August 4, 2015 • ( 4 Comments )

From time to time, I enjoy reading through the thoughts of St. John Vianney because they bring comfort and consolation when I am enduring daily trials. Although I firmly believe in Jesus […]

“Mondays with Mary” – The Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple

By Tom Perna on August 3, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Continuing with our examination of the Seven Sorrows of Mary, which are meditated in the Rosary of the Mater Dolorosa, today we discuss the Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple. […]

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